Food Service Worker - Banquet Captain Food Services

Seattle, Washington, United States

Aug 21, 2026

$45,144 - $58,632/year

Job Description

Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for Food Service Worker 4 – Banquet Captain to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to General Manager Bay Laurel Catering, the Food Service Worker 4 – Banquet Captain is responsible for leading and participating in all service aspects of catered events including: gathering, preparing and delivering supplies, setting up and restoring event sites, training and coordinating our student service team and serving food.

Key Responsibilities

Event Operations & Food Service (60%)

Coordinate event preparation and execution by reviewing banquet event orders, gathering supplies, and preparing event setups according to timelines and section maps.

Prepare and serve food and beverages for catered events, including coffee service, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, and occasional bartending support.

Operate delivery vehicles and motorized equipment safely and in compliance with University policies.

Customer Service & Team Support (20%)

Provide professional customer service and ensure positive interactions with clients, guests, and event attendees.

Lead, train, and support student employees in food service operations, equipment use, and departmental procedures.

Inventory, Safety & Sanitation (20%)

Monitor inventory and par levels, communicate supply needs, and assist with preparation for upcoming deliveries and events.

Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas and catering equipment.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card and (if required) a Class 12 Liquor License within two weeks of employment, one year of related experience in catering or dining and customer service,

AND

• Possession of Washington State Driver’s License (if required).

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to use the Internet, email, and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Familiarity with basic computer skills.

References that can verify:

Success in interpreting instructions and communications written in English

Success in communicating with customers in waiting tables and/or serving banquets

History of safe operation of small trucks and delivery vehicles

Success in working in environments where there is continuous interaction with guests and staff throughout the work shift

Success executing off-site catered events

Punctuality and satisfactory attendance

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent, repetitive arm, hand and wrist motions

Continuously reaching at waist level and occasionally above waist and shoulder level

Continuously performing fine manipulations such as slicing and dicing

Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds; occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds

Frequently pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds of pressure; occasionally pushing and pulling with 20 pounds of force

Standing up to 90 minutes at a time for up to 7.5 hours a day, varying stance and postures

Working in a confined space such as a store room or walk-in refrigerator/freezer

Working in a warm and humid environment

Compensation, Benefits and…